Here was the splendid dining-chamber, all decorated and aglow, where the wealthy ate.

Ah, how fortunate was Mrs.Vance; young, beautiful, and well off--at least, sufficiently so to come here in a coach.

What a wonderful thing it was to be rich.
Vance led the way through lanes of shining tables, at which were seated parties of two, three, four, five, or six.

The air of assurance and dignity about it all was exceedingly noticeable to the novitiate.
Incandescent lights, the reflection of their glow in polished glasses, and the shine of gilt upon the walls, combined into one tone of light which it requires minutes of complacent observation to separate and take particular note of.

The white shirt fronts of the gentlemen, the bright costumes of the ladies, diamonds, jewels, fine feathers--all were exceedingly noticeable.
Carrie walked with an air equal to that of Mrs.Vance, and accepted the seat which the head waiter provided for her.